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Warm Welcome Winter Clothing Drive in Salt Lake City

August 23, 2017

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Salt Lake City would like to invite you to join our Warm Welcome Winter Clothing Drive! By donating clean, new or like-new winter clothing, you are supporting newly arrived refugees as they strive to regain control of their future and thrive in our community.

Winter clothing donations will be accepted from September 11th through October 6th between 2-5pm weekdays. We are accepting the following items in clean, new or like-new condition:

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Donations can be dropped off to our office downtown located at 221 South 400 West. Kindly contact our development coordinator, Jesse Sheets, at DonateSLC [at] Rescue.org (subject: Winter%20Clothing%20Drive) for more information.

We will be distributing the winter clothing items to over 300 newly arrived refugees on October 13th and 14th, 2017. Volunteer opportunities will be available at the distribution event and during the weeks preceding the distribution event to assist with sorting winter clothing. For more information about getting involved as a one-time event volunteer, kindly contact us at VolunteerSLC [at] Rescue.org (subject: Winter%20Clothing%20Drive%20-%20Event%20Volunteer%20Opportunities) .

Refugee children and their families picked up much needed winter clothing at the 2016 Warm Welcome Winter Clothing Drive in preparation for their first winter in Salt Lake City.

Photo: Kendall Banks/IRC

Winter Clothing Drive FAQs

Does quality matter for winter clothing donations?

Yes! We like to say, “If you wouldn’t give it to a loved one, then it won’t work for a refugee family.” Refugees should begin their new life with dignity; therefore, we have high expectations for donated goods. Winter clothing items should be donated in clean, new or like-new condition. Clothing should function like-new (e.g. zippers should work; all buttons should be in place; no rips/tears; no large stains). Additionally, kindly check pockets for any hidden treasures before donating.

What types of winter clothing do you accept?

Our priority is new or like new winter coats, boots, and gloves. We can also accept warm jackets, winter hats, scarves, and warm socks. We accept handmade winter accessories like knit scarves and hats.

Do you accept all clothing donations?

No. The Warm Welcome Winter Clothing Drive focuses specifically on winter clothing items that will keep people warm during the coldest months of the year. However, we are limited in the items we can accept. We are not able to accept everyday clothing items. Additionally, we do not accept long sleeve t-shirts, pants, pajamas, sweat suits, etc. during the Winter Clothing Drive.

How do you prefer to receive winter clothing donations?

Before dropping winter clothing items off, please sort out any items that are not in clean, new or like-new condition. Again, if the item is not in good condition, we will not be able to accept it. To assist our efforts to provide over 300 newly arrived refugees with winter clothing, please sort winter clothing items into plastic bags labeled with the following categories before delivery:

Adult Female

Adult Male

Youth Female

Youth Male

Toddler/Infant

Winter Accessories

Do I need to make an appointment to drop off donations?

Yes! Prior to dropping off your donation during the designated times, please reach out to our donations coordinator to let them know the date that you plan to drop off the items. We are only able to accept winter clothing donations from donors who have signed up for a drop off time. RSVP for your winter clothing drop off!

Do you just have one drop off location?

Yes. Donations can be dropped off, with advanced notice, to our office located at 221 South 400 West between 2-5pm weekdays from September 11th through October 6th, 2017. We are located on the east side of the street with 30-minute or 2-hour parking directly out front of our door. If those parking spaces are filled, feel free to use the pull-in that provides access for several reserved spaces next to the building. This pull-in can be used briefly to unload, just make sure your hazard lights are on and you do not block the sidewalk.

Can you pick up winter clothing donations from my house?

Unfortunately, no. We have limited capacity to pick up donations in the community, and we reserve these resources for furniture donations. Learn more about our donation pickups.

Do you provide tax receipts?

Yes! When you drop off winter clothing, our volunteer receptionist or other staff members can offer you a donation receipt upon request.

Thank you for supporting our Warm Welcome Winter Clothing Drive! For more information or to learn more about the event, kindly contact our development coordinator, Jesse Sheets, at DonateSLC [at] Rescue.org (subject: Winter%20Clothing%20Drive) .